Condoms and other contraceptives are set to become more expensive in China, as the Communist Party tries to boost population growth.&nbsp; With the economy slowing, birth rates declining and the population ageing, the government is now trying all kinds of ways to make women have more babies &ndash; from taxing contraception, to new laws on marriages, to cash bonuses and propaganda campaigns. Reproduction is now seen as a national security issue, and the success or failure of the new policies will have far-reaching consequences &ndash; for China&rsquo;s economic and military strength, and for countries like Australia, who rely on China continuing to grow. Today, senior analyst at the Mercator Institute for China Studies, Daria Impiombato &ndash; on the threat to women&rsquo;s autonomy in China&rsquo;s new phase of population control. &nbsp; If you enjoy&nbsp;7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>. &nbsp; Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a> Guest: Senior analyst at The Mercator Institute for China Studies, Daria Impiombato Photo:&nbsp;CFOTO/Sipa USASee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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